Quote Originally Posted by TheHabit View Post
yeah, i agree 100% about the thermometer, i dont trust it at all but it doesnt seem to be sticking so for now i have to go by it. I'll be heading to the hardware store soon to get a digital thermometer. right now my UTH is uncontrolled and i was worried about it being too hot, so for the time being i put extra substrate on that side of the tank. Any ideas why he might be so elusive? i guess maybe hes just getting used to his new home, but the first night he was out and about. thanks for your help!
No prob. Bps are VERY shy creatures, so once they have "explored" their new home enough, they curl up under their hide and don't come out during the day (usually). You will see him out a night, but do not be alarmed if he isn't out while your still awake, he may only come out for a few hours or less while your sleeping (like 3 am)

It is actually a good thing that he is hiding because it indicates that he is more comfortable. Oh another important note - Do not handle him for the first week of him settling in, it will stress him out quite a bit, and once you do start handling, try and keep it to about 15 minutes every other day or so then slowly work up from that.

Once you get the digital thermometer/hygrometer, put the whole device in the tank (because the actual device measures humidity) and place the probe under the substrate beneath his warm hide. Alot of members use two accurites (like myself), but one will work. Put the device on the cool side, so you know the coolest temp.

When you go to pick up an accurite or something similar, be sure to get a lamp dimmer at least. You need to control that UTH, which you will see when you measure the surface of the glass with your new thermometer.